Shared Tours
Shared Tours is GT Seaside Inn's in-house tour package offering.
It is shared among other guests where the whale sharks encounter is the main tour.
Main Tour: Whale Shark Encounter (Regular Ticket) (8:00 AM-10:00 AM)
Lead time for walk-ins or no confirmed online reservations is about 2-3 hours during peak hours (6:00 AM - 8:00 AM).
- Guests can snorkel, swim, do freediving, or just watch by the boat.
- Includes entrance fee or ticket/goggles/life jacket.
- Boat is shared with other guests/visitors. (Organizer policy)
- Reservation is recommended but not mandatory. Subject to availability by the tourism office.
- If the guests want to do the activity around 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM, lead time is 2-3 hours prior.
- Activity duration is only 30 minutes.
- The Whale Sharks Center is in Tan-awan, about 15 minutes away from GT Seaside Inn.
a.) Sumilon Island Sandbar Visit (10:00 AM-12:00 NN~)
Access to Sumilon Island is divided between resort-owned and public-owned areas. Only the public-owned area allows regular sandbar visits.
- Guests can do snorkel, swim, or just sunbathe.
- Includes boat fare, environmental fee, life jacket, snorkel & goggles rental (optional).
- Boat is shared with other guests.
- There are no food stalls in the sandbar area. Guests can bring food and drinks.
- Activity duration is up to 12:00 noon depending on arrangement (before hotel check-out time).
- Sandbar is tide-dependent.
- Closed every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
- Sumilon Island Sandbar is about 30 minutes away from GT Seaside Inn.
b.) Tumalog Falls Visit (Add-on tour only) (10:00 AM-12:00 NN~)
Extra caution is required at the falls due to wet grounds and areas.
- Guest can do shallow swimming, water drenching, or just take pictures.
- Includes entrance fee or ticket, motorcycle ride assistance (optional).
- Activity duration is up to 12:00 noon depending on arrangement (before hotel check-out time).
- Closed every 2nd Wednesday of the month.
- Tumalog Falls is about 20 minutes away from GT Seaside Inn.
Reminders
*General guide only. Activities will depend on tour conditions and availability.
*The Shared Tours includes driver/guide, fuel, indicated fees, and one round-trip transportation to and from the activities.
*Tours does not come with an underwater camera. Camera rental is available at the Whale Sharks Center.
*For hotel tours exceeding 12:00 Noon, additional fees apply per guest. (PHP 250/pax, and up to 3:00 PM).
*Minimum of 4 guests. Can be shared with other hotel guests.
*Guests with children must be supervised by their parent/guardian at all times.
*Each guest is required to sign a waiver to join the Shared Tours.
*Guests must have a valid room reservation to avail the hotel tours.
*Terms and conditions apply.